Willits Brand Bicycles in Austin, Texas

Wes Williams, Owner, Willits Brand Bicycles
Wes is the primary force behind the 29-inch wheel movement. He's been building his Willits Brand Bicycles in Crested Butte since 1994; before that he worked as a frame-builder for nine years at IBIS, the now defunct bike manufacturing company.

Wes specializes in "Big Wheel Mountain Bikes" - either steel or titanium. He's a leader in the pervading philosophy among frame-builders in this region that 26" wheels are impractical. "I won't bother making them; it would be a disservice to the customer. I try to remind people that before the automobile was invented, bicycles were a main source of transportation. As early as 1895, the 29" wheel was the definitive standard."Check out Wes's geared and single-speed custom models at

www.willitsbikes.com